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On the Downlow (2004) UNRATED alternative/gay lifestyle interest ***************************************************************** SYNOPSIS Two gang members have a secret romance in this journey to Southside Chicago and life on the DL. A gritty urban drama, ON THE DOWNLOW focuses on a young Latino tough who joins the gang of his secret gay lover. But things get complicated when his lover is ordered to murder him by a cruel gang lord. Love, ... Set along Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, 'On The Downlow' is a new feature based on Chicago filmmaker Tadeo Garcia's award-winning short 'Broken Warning'. 'On The Downlow' is the explosive story of the relationship between Isaac and Angel, two young Latinos involved in a Southside Chicago gang. The decisions these men make and the paths they each take create a trap for them in a community where rules can't be broken and secrets won't be tolerated. With characters that defy stereotyping and a surprising tenderness, On The Downlow is an unconventional look at life in the hood.

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OR CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE: http://www.iconoclastfilms.com/ REVIEW Not your usual white-bread gay romance, On the Downlow tells a tragically romantic, almost Shakespearean tale of love between two Southside Chicago Latino gang members. For those who don’t have time to watch Oprah, “on the DL” or “Downlow” refers to “straight” street-wise men who have sex with men on the sly.

Angel (Cortez) is a member of the Latin Kings -- he’s also got a secret lover -- Isaac (Sancho,) who’s a member of a rival gang. Their affection takes place under cover of night and in secret places – their relationship is held close to their hearts. When Angel double-crosses the Kings, Isaac uses the opportunity to get his lover into his own gang. First-time director Tadeo Garcia has taken us into a previously unknown world. He says, “One of the themes I like to play around with is that not everything is what it seems…I like to throw people off as much as I can.” Shot entirely on Chicago’s gang-torn streets, the performances, from first-time actors, are first-rate which adds to the sense of authentic street cred. Filled with surprise twists, plenty of suspense and a heightened sense of romance, On the Downlow may just open your eyes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-- Scott Cranin

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